JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned residents to be aware of the potential for extreme weather on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Based on BMKG weather forecast data, rain with various intensity has the potential to hit all cities in the Thousand Islands, Central Jakarta, North Jakarta, South Jakarta, East Jakarta, and West Jakarta.
Head of the DKI Jakarta BPBD Pusdatin, Mohamad Yohan, said that until now his party had confirmed that no inundation locations had occurred due to the rain that had flushed the city of Jakarta since Monday night, August 18, 2025.
"There are still zero (inundation this morning in Jakarta)," said Yohan when confirmed by VOI.
Even so, Yohan admitted that there had been a tidal wave that hit three RTs in the Pluit area, North Jakarta. However, the current condition regarding the tidal wave has not yet been received by BPBD.
"Mpat 3 sampai jam 4 sempat rob di Pluit 3 RT. ( saat ini) Belum ada laporan lagi," ujarnya.
Meanwhile, according to information compiled by VOI, at Jalan Dermaga Ujung, RW 22, Pluit, North Jakarta is still inundated due to the tidal wave.
"Yes, that's the lowest point," added Yohan.
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Previously, it was reported that the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government through the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) carried out a weather modification operation (OMC). The operation is a strategic step for preparedness to deal with potential hydrometeorological disasters.
This operation aims primarily for mitigating extreme hydrometeorological disasters and supporting the smooth and security of the entire series of events to commemorate the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia.
The Head of DKI Jakarta BPBD, Isnawa Adji, stated that OMC is a form of proactive mitigation and anticipation from local governments.
"Based on weather predictions from the BMKG, there is the potential for an increase in rainfall in mid-August, therefore OMC will be carried out for 5 days, from 17 to 21 August 2025," said Isnawa Adji, Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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